Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
The Apple iPhone 14 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 14 leads — 34/100 vs 33/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 12 MP vs 48 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,085,000 vs 1,359,000).
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2085000 vs 1359000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3610 vs 2252
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5608
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 14 vs the Apple iPhone 17 Air, the Apple iPhone 14 scores 1 points higher (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air leads (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 leads (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (59/100 vs 28/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 17 Air | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1359000 | 2085000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2252 | 3610 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5608 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1290x2796 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 3279 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 16 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 172 g | — | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Apple iPhone 14
- Main: 12MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 14
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Apple iPhone 14
- 3279 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- No wireless charging
We compared Apple iPhone 14 and Apple iPhone 17 Air, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Air leads Apple iPhone 14 by 34.8% in our overall performance rating.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Air significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 14 (59/100 vs 28/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (67/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 14 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (85/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 edges out the Apple iPhone 17 Air by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Apple iPhone 17 Air — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance (59/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 14 over the Apple iPhone 17 Air?
The Apple iPhone 14 is a better fit for everyday use. The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for everyday use.